Larry C. Jolliff

Larry C. Jolliff, 76, of Bellefontaine, died peacefully Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Campbell Place of Bellefontaine.

Larry was born in East Liberty on May 15, 1940 to the late Charles M. and Elsie Emma (Gantt) Jolliff.

He is survived by his brother, Darrell (Donna) Jolliff and niece, Diane (Chris) Jolliff Connell of Midlothian, VA; two nephews, David Lytle Jolliff of Columbus and Danien (Lori) Jolliff of Brandon, FL; a great nephew, Christopher (fiance Holly) Connell of Columbus and great niece, Katherine Emma Connell of Charlottesville, VA.

Larry graduated from Perry-Zane High School in 1958. He served in the US Air Force from 1962-1966, obtaining educational courses at Sheppard AFB in Texas and was honorably discharged at McGuire AFB, New Jersey.

Larry managed the two L-K Restaurants in Bellefontaine and later the Red Lantern. He then pursued a different type of work, test driving at the TRC in East Liberty. He progressed to the government part of the TRC and retired in 2009 with the title of Engineering Technician/Performance Driver at VRTC of the TRC. Larry loved his work and missed his work and coworkers when he retired.

Larry enjoyed time with family and friends and especially enjoyed sharing with friends on Facebook. He will be missed by his family and his many dear friends.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, April 14, 2017 at the East Liberty Cemetery. Mike Roberts will officiate. Friends may call from 12:00-2:00 P.M. prior to the service on Friday at the Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield. Memorial contributions can be made to Kindred Hospice and the Mary Rutan Foundation in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.

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